Pace slows, but pandemic job losses near 80,000 in Memphis area
The southwest Tennessee region including Memphis reported 6,634 new unemployment claims in week ending May 9, pushing the total near 80,000 since COVID-19 business closings began.
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The southwest Tennessee region including Memphis reported 6,634 new unemployment claims in week ending May 9, pushing the total near 80,000 since COVID-19 business closings began.
Rallings said Monday that Shelby County 911 has an agreement with the Tennessee government to get the names and addresses of those diagnosed with COVID-19, but only addresses will be used when dispatching officers, not the patients' names. The agreement has been in place since mid-March.
The plan includes at least 140 full-time employees working on the COVID-19 virus efforts locally over a long period of time. Harris also wants to fund "wrap-around" services for those isolated or quarantined, including financial support for those who can't work and some place to stay if they are isolated from those with whom they are living.
School, hospital and government leaders in northeast suburbs are hopeful businesses will be able to see phase 2 reopenings next week.
First day back at the gym means you follow new rules, and unless you’ve been very disciplined, you regret your COVID ‘self-care’ choices.
The slowly rising tide of local confirmed COVID-19 cases and related deaths can get lost in the uneven ebb and flow of daily numbers.
Free drive-thru coronavirus testing will be conducted from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 through Thursday, May 14 at the University of Memphis.
The National Civil Rights Museum’s Terri Freeman talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted inequality, as well as the financial impact the shutdown has had on the museum.
Cohen said Congress being in session is the kind of gathering that experts on the coronavirus urge the public to avoid.
The Memphis Clergy COVID-19 Response group remains cautious about resuming in-person worship despite receiving qualified permission from the state.
The number of cases in Shelby County increased by 57 since the Health Department last reported numbers on Friday, April 24.
Shelby County's positivity for new cases is at 4.3%.
Local attorneys discuss legal issues expected to arise from the coronavirus pandemic, including a congressional GOP proposal to speed economic recovery by granting businesses guaranteed immunity from COVID-19 legal claims.
Taylor Berger's new company, founded to provide handyman-type work to jobless restaurant workers, has grown and is moving into a new headquarters.
Darrell Cobbins and Kemp Conrad join host Eric Barnes to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic in Memphis, including the impact it has had on businesses and future developments.
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said there is “solid progress” on indicators of success, including testing capacity with an “upward trajectory."
Yes, the pandemic pushed home sales down substantially. But the agents still completed 1,456 transactions under trying conditions. And this weekend, look for the return of open houses.
Government officials try to get a handle on outbreaks with ramped up coronavirus tests.
Memphians practicing social distancing and following recommended safety measures while in public sport the latest fashion accessory, coronavirus masks, turning us all into benign bandits.
Many restaurants are open and others are opening; use common sense when you’re out to keep public areas safe for everyone. And wear a mask!
There have been 449 hospitalizations statewide and 592 people have recovered from the disease.
The Tennessee Department of Health puts the Shelby County coronavirus case number at 1,006.
The state reports 1,331 confirmed cases in Shelby County.
Shelby County Commission has approved spending $2.5 million for coronavirus testing and other expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Bill Lee provides an update on economic recovery for Tennessee.